Bee Schooled - 10 sessions

Learn everything necessary to be a successful beekeeper. This 10-week course will cover the fundamentals, including planning, equipment needs, annual calendars and hive products. You will also learn specific information about bees, from genetics and nutrition to disease prevention and nectar and pollen sources. The instructors are experienced, certified beekeepers and State of North Carolina apiary inspectors. Participants will complete their testing to become certified beekeepers. Meeting dates: 10 Mondays, Jan. 18-March 21, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Saturday field session, March 28, time TBA. Registration/information: 919-668-1707 or gardenseducation@duke.edu.